INCIDENTAL SUITE

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This is a three movement work written by Claude T. Smith in 1966, arguably his best work. I- the sprited 'Tarantella', II- the 'Nocturne', a slower subdued ballad, III- the vigorous 'Rondo'. Terrific performance by by the Cal Poly Symphonic Band.

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Symphonic Band Performances

Contemporary band compositions, classical music arrangements, marches, jazz, symphonies, overtures. A collection from bands that I have played in throughout hi

Hello and welcome! "Symphonic Band Performances" is a compilation of recordings from several high school and college bands that I played in including the TMEA (Texas) All State Band, the TMEA Region X All Region Band, the Interlochen Arts Academy National Music Camp, the Cal Poly Tech Band, San Luis Obispo, the USAF Golden West Band, and recordings from my h.s. band, Beaumont H.S. and a few band recordings that were passed down to me. Also included are various All State groups and college and university bands. I participated and played in the large majority of these recordings. There are no professional recordings here and every recording is Public Domain. Most are available for free download. Each song has been converted from the original analog or digital source and edited with Audacity or Dak software. In the majority of these recordings, I play the tenor sax or alto sax, b flat or e flat clarinet, or directing. I was drum major for 2 years in high school, I have a BA from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where I studied music ed, composition and theory. I had about 500 more recordings I was planning to digitize and upload, but this past Nov. 20th, my home was completely destroyed by fire, and all the contents, including all my music and instruments. So, this is it. Please feel free to post a comment here or on my member page. If you like, please become a fan by clicking "I'm a fan" below.

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Genre

Classical • Symphonic

Charts

Peak #15

Peak in subgenre #6

Uploaded

August 09, 2009

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MP3 14.4 MB • 192 kbps • 10:29

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The Incidental Suite is a three movement work by Claude T. Smith. Tarantella, Movement One, opens with a fanfare in the brass that quickly leads to a rhythmic dance for the entire ensemble. Nocturne, Movement Two, begins as a slower, subdued ballad that borrows thematic material from movement one. There are extended solo passages in flute, alto saxophone, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon. The piece builds in emotional excitement before pulling back at the end. Rondo, Movement Three, provides a recapitulation of several themes from the first two movements while introducing new material that adds melodic variety to the entire work. It is arguably Smith?s best work, displaying the composer?s genius in the manner which he relates the various melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of the work.

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